Key West / Smathers Beach

📍 Miami, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Key West / Smathers Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Miami in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Country	USA
Region	Florida
Nearest town	Miami
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	E, SE, S, SW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Coordinates	24.5523, -81.7670

About Key West / Smathers Beach

Big shallow area with flat water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Key West / Smathers Beach?

The best time to kite Key West / Smathers Beach is January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the E, SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Key West / Smathers Beach offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, S, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Key West / Smathers Beach?

Drive to Key West and find Smathers Beach on teh south of teh island, close to the airport.

Hazards at Key West / Smathers Beach

Swimmers, Wave breaker.

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Other kite spots near Key West / Smathers Beach

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.